Way4Nigeria 2-Day Virtual Bootcamp 2026

AI, Information Integrity & Democratic Participation

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Counter Information Disorder and Strengthen Democratic Resilience in Nigeria.

2 Days Virtual
+
2 Days Physical · Abuja, Nigeria
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Deadline: 31 August 2026 · Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Three Core Themes

Artificial Intelligence

How emerging technologies are changing information creation and communication.

Information Integrity

How citizens can identify, verify and responsibly navigate information.

Democracy

How technology can strengthen or undermine meaningful civic participation.

About the Initiative

What is WAY4Nigeria?

WAY4Nigeria is an initiative of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) focused on equipping women and young Nigerians with the knowledge, tools and networks to navigate Artificial Intelligence, information integrity and democracy.

A four-day learning and practical engagement programme giving participants the tools to navigate AI, strengthen information integrity and participate meaningfully in democratic life.

Four Dimensions

Research

Understanding emerging threats and opportunities.

Policy

Supporting evidence-based conversations and responses.

Capacity

Building practical knowledge and digital skills.

Networks

Connecting people for continued learning and action.

Our Approach

From Research to Action

Six interconnected interventions building toward sustained democratic resilience.

Research

Understanding AI, information disorder and women & youth in politics.

Policy

Two policy briefs: AI-enabled attacks on women & youth and gender-responsive legislation.

Toolkit

Launch of AI, Disinformation & Electoral Integrity Digital Toolkit.

Roundtable

Stakeholder policy roundtable on AI, disinformation and electoral integrity.

Bootcamp

Four-day learning journey: virtual foundation + practical training in Abuja.

Network

Building a national community for information integrity and democratic resilience.

The 2026 Bootcamp

Four Days. One Transformative Journey.

A four-day experience designed to build knowledge, practical skills and pathways for civic action.

Days 1–2

Virtual Foundation

Online learning from wherever you are

  • Foundational learning & expert sessions
  • AI & information integrity
  • Democracy & civic participation
  • Interactive discussions & exercises
Days 3–4

Physical Training — Abuja

Hands-on labs and real-world operations

  • Advanced practical training
  • Verification & fact-checking labs
  • Simulations & group challenges
  • Information-integrity operations

Who Attends

Who Will Be in the Room?

Selected women and young Nigerians from across four geopolitical groupings — including existing WAY4Nigeria community members and new participants.

Young Leaders

Women Leaders

Civic Actors

Featured

Digital Advocates

Researchers

Media & Communications

Fact-Checkers

Emerging Tech Practitioners

Curriculum Design

Four Pillars. One Learning Journey.

Pillar 01

Understand

AI & Information Disorder

AI fundamentals, generative AI, synthetic media, disinformation, malinformation, deepfakes and information manipulation.

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Pillar 02

Connect

AI, Governance & Democratic Resilience

AI and governance, elections, ethics, public decision-making and democratic resilience.

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Pillar 03

Participate

AI for Inclusive Governance & Civic Participation

Women & youth participation, civic education, advocacy, community engagement and responsible AI for public good.

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Pillar 04

Act

Digital Verification & Information Integrity

Source verification, fact-checking, digital investigation, AI-assisted monitoring and responsible communication.

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The Faculty

Proposed Core Trainers

Expert practitioners leading each pillar of the programme.

Pillar 01 — Understand

Dr. Dayo Oluyemi-Kusa

Dr. Dayo Oluyemi-Kusa

Peace-building, gender and AI consultant; former Director of Nigeria's Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution and contributor to its first Ethical AI Handbook.

Pillar 02 — Connect

Rev. Samuel Nixon Jr.

Rev. Samuel Nixon Jr.

Global educator and capacity-building specialist who has trained 800+ leaders across 10 countries and advised organisations from the World Bank to the U.S. Pentagon.

Pillar 03 — Participate

Emmanuel Ami-Okhani

Emmanuel Ami-Okhani

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning specialist using data and AI to strengthen civic participation, information integrity and inclusive democratic governance.

Pillar 04 — Act

Columbus Tabuo

Columbus Tabuo

AI systems engineer and founder of UNREAL, building reliable AI deployments and contributing to conversations on AI governance and information integrity.

Your Path

Participant Journey

Apply

Women & youth apply to join the Bootcamp.

Learn

Two days virtual learning with experts.

Demonstrate

Practical exercises & assignments.

Advance

Top participants selected for physical training in Abuja.

Certify

Complete the programme & earn certification.

Connect

Join the WAY4Nigeria Alumni Hub & regional networks.

Act

Engage in fact-checking, monitoring & civic action.

Digital Ecosystem

WAY4Nigeria Digital Hub

A connected ecosystem for continued learning, collaboration and information-integrity action — bringing together participants, trainers and practitioners across Nigeria.

General Announcements
4 Regional Rooms
Fact-Checking Operations Room
Data Collection & Monitoring Room
Community & Civic Engagement

Building Toward 2027 and Beyond

From 40 Participants to a National Network.

The Bootcamp is part of a long-term mission to build a national network of women and young Nigerians who can understand, verify and responsibly engage with information in an increasingly AI-driven democratic environment.

40+

selected participants
across four geopolitical
groupings

Get Involved

Interested in Contributing?

For Speakers & Trainers

Apply as a Speaker

If this programme aligns with your expertise and interests, we would be delighted to explore your participation as a core trainer or resource person.

Apply as a Speaker

Contact & Questions

Contact the WAY4Nigeria Team

Have questions about the programme, application process or partnership opportunities? Reach the programme team directly.

Send a Message
way4nigeria.alliance@gmail.com
www.way4nigeria.com

Get Involved

Interested in Supporting this Initiative?

Become a Sponsor / Supporter

Partner with WAY4Nigeria

Partner with us to empower women and young Nigerians, promote information integrity and strengthen democratic resilience.

  • Brand visibility
  • Recognition across platforms
  • Impact reporting
  • Engagement opportunities
Explore Sponsorship

Become a Media Partner

Amplify the Conversation

Help amplify this important conversation and reach a wider audience of women and youth across Nigeria.

  • Event promotion
  • Content collaboration
  • Visibility across channels
  • Recognition on platforms
Become a Media Partner

Our Partner

Supported by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Est. 1925

About FES

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is a German political foundation guided by the values of freedom, justice and solidarity. FES works globally through political education, research, dialogue and networking to strengthen democracy and social development.

www.fes.de

FES in Nigeria

FES has worked in Nigeria since 1976 with offices in Abuja and Lagos. Priority areas include peace and security, social democracy, gender justice, decent work and just economy, energy and climate justice, and trade union cooperation.

nigeria.fes.de